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| Measure out the thread to where you want the other side of the beads to start perhaps 12inches from inside knot to inside knot Add your next set of beads Put a knot in the end |
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| Cut off extra thread - close to the knot - on BOTH ENDS |
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| Put a dab of glue on each knot at the ends to seal and secure the knots |
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| and you are done - and have a beautiful handmade Book Marker Enjoy |
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| After you have cut the WAXED Linen thread to the desired length put a dab on glue on the threading end to make it easier to go through the beads |
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| Tie a knot on one end and start threading your beads on |
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| Perhaps you have chosen your beads and laid them out in the order you want them or then again maybe not and you just want to 'see what happens' |
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| When you are happy with one end, tie an knot on the other end as close to the finished bead as possible - this becomes one end of your book mark |
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| Book Markers 2011 |
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| Made from Beads and Wood and Creativity |
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| What you will need Beads your choice WAXED Linen Thread Glue Scissors Ruler Book Something to hold your beads in place |
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| Make sure the beads you buy or have on hand have HOLES big enough for the WAXED Linen String to go through |
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| Measure out your thread at least 20 inches long (at least) now the fun begins let's go to PART TWO |
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| Harry Loves Grouse 2011 Christmas Ornament Gotta thank a friend for sending me grouse feathers without them this ornament would not have been possible. Harry loves grouse and his mom and dad are gonna have to keep him away from the tree... these feathers smell good. How do I know, because even my non-hunting dog was trying to get the feathers up his nose. Merry Christmas Harry Enjoy |
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| The Princess Ornament Remember last Friday I went shopping after Thanksgiving to craft stores well I bought a mold making kit and I made the crown... I wanted a crown for the ornament and I had one, but I use it... so I made a copy then I painted it gold and put together this ornament...it is a commissioned piece took quite a while to make it all come together but I think it turned out rather well |
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| The Five Grandkids and a dark haired Cousin I love being a grandma it has been such a pleasure to watch these kids all grow up Lets see we have a dancer, a gymnast, a girly girl, an artist of theatre and song, a football dude, and a piano man and I am sure that all that will change, grow and adapt as they all grow older but for now they are very busy just being kids Love you all, Grandma |
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| Aim'in High Camouflage Thanksgiving is over - the day was wonderful Family - friends - and of course lots of wonderful food The weather was perfect! I did go shopping on Black Friday - I bought some craft stuff cause I had 50% off coupons I also went to apply for a job - most of the agencies were closed or closing early or apply on line only Ok so Monday we start over looking for work I have been making bookmarkers for Christmas presents and I am reading two books One called HORSE SOLDIERS about the war in Afganistan in 2001 and the other is A LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS a collection of pioneer Christmas stories I shall made a HOW TO of the Book Markers I have made later Jello Fudge was a Big Hit Brian has a fire going in the furnace tonight to we are toasty warm Not many more days til December my this year has gone fast |
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| After being in the fridge for two hours -your fudge is ready to eat Cut into small pieces and put on a serving plate or wrap in waxed paper to give away as treats REMEMBER this Fudge is VERY RICH taste it you will see you don't need much for a satisfying Chocolate morsel this Fudge can be stored in the fridge or the freezer |
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| Enjoy! |
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| Microwave 1/3 Cup Chips and 2 Tablespoons of Butter Stir and then pour over the top of your chocolate fudge base |
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| The Fudge base, pressed into the form ready to be topped with the Melted Chips and Butter mixture |
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| After the mixture is poured on - smooth it out to the edges of the form to cover chocolate base completely we are almost done Place this into the Refrigerator for TWO HOURS and MAKE SURE UP PICK THIS UP FROM THE BOTTOM |
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| Jello Fudge - Part Two The Recipe Microwave 3/4 cup of Chips 6 tablespoons of Butter and 1/3 Cup of Water in a large bowl Place in microwave for 2 minutes of High or until the butter is melted Stir Add DRY pudding mix - stir until well blended then add the Powdered Sugar into the mix 1 Cup at a time - 3 Cups total |
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| Microwave - melted - not stirred yet |
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| Stirred and now adding the Jello Pudding Mix |
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| Add Powdered Sugar - 1 Cup at at time, - Three Cups total it is OK to use your hands to combine all the ingredients it is kinda fun actually, then form into a ball and place in the form |
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| Place the mixture into the WAXED PAPER lined form and press out flat and into the corners of the form |
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| If you like really rich fudge where just a little is just enough then this recipe is for you! Jello Fudge What you will need: Chocolate Chips 1 bag this will be divided in half - Chocolate Flavor of your choice 1 small package of Jello - Chocolate flavor of your choice 4 oz size 1 Full Stick of Butter = 8 tablespoons 3 Cups of Powdered Sugar 1/3 Cup of water ----- A big bowl, measuring cups, wax paper, form or pan I had a 7 inch x 7 inch form made, I put a hard surface under it that is removeable so when the fudge is firm I just lift off the form and I can easily cut the fudge into bite size pieces. |
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| Divide the chips approximately in half |
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| Divide one of the halves into 3/4 cup and 1/3 cups the 3/4 cups makes the fudge the 1/3 cup makes the topping Save the other chips for another batch another day |
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| This is my 7 inch x 7 inch form and a cutting board I use for the bottom |
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| I then place the wood form on top of the cutting board and then line the form with waxed paper go to Part Two |
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| One nice thing about winter time the landscape changes quite dramatically from day to day and sometimes hour to hour |
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| There is just something wonderful about the handiwork of God and the delicate frost that covers the trees like silken lace |
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| It was a light frost this morning, but still rather beautiful |
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| AFTER you have layered 2 design layers facing inside the bowl NOW add 2 layers of paper FACING TOWARDS You - remember once again to pay attention to the bottom and rim of the bowl for strength - this bowl is done being covered with the papers I have chosen - now it is drying time Drying TIME is about 24 hours after 3 hours when the outside seems dry and stable remove the bowl form and the plastic wrap and continue to air dry your paper mache bowl |
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| When the bowl is totally dry - hot glue your trim to the rim of the bowl |
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| Close Up of the finished bowl - for this project I used Scrapbook Papers - |
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| You can make bowls in all different sizes, use all kinds of papers to match your decor they can hold all kinds of trinkets and decorative pieces, gifts, wrapped candies - these are easy for kids to make - messy but fun and perfection is not needed |
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| Paper Mache Bowls - fun to make - skill level SUPER EASY - Low Cost Easter Gift Baskets, Baby Shower Bowl, Bridal Shower let your imagination flow Enjoy! |
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| Things you will need: A bowl for the form, White Glue, Container to hold water/glue mixture, Pastic Wrap, Paper products to tear, edge trimmings, water, and a protective table covering |
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| Mix equal parts water and glue and put in container for dipping torn pieces of paper in |
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| Dip torn paper into glue/water mixture and remove excess glue before placing on plastic film covered bowl - form |
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| Place torn paper so the side you want VISIBLE is facing the INSIDE of the bowl |
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| The Pattern Side goes towards the inside of the bowl - make 2 LAYERS of the paper and make sure you cover the whole bowl form twice - pay special attention the the rim of the bowl and the bottom to make sure the paper mache will be strongest in both these areas - go to part two - |
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| Simple Pup Recipes Cookbook a dog treat cookbook SIMPLE, QUICK, EASY, and YUMMY I am the author and photographer and publisher of this little book I wanted to make a book that I could find all kinds of different dog treats that were located in one place... rather than do the internet search and print out the recipes every time I wanted to make some treats for my dog. I wanted them to be quick, simple, easy and ingredients I could find at my local grocery store. That is how this book came to be, I can locate the book quickly, I can take it to the store with me and I can mark in the book the ones I like the best. Inside this book is information on puppy formula for fading puppies, a recipe for putting weight on your dog, diabetic, hypo-allergic dogs, dogs who will eat just about anything. Included in the book are Pupsicles to Liver Snaps. In the photo above I have Easy Cheesy, Liver Snaps, and Meat Treats. I have made all the recipes in the book, my dogs have tasted tested all the recipes and they have been approved by all. Testimonies for folks who have bought the book are thrilled with the ease and simplicity of the making of the treats and LOVE the fact they can just go to the grocery store and get all needed items. I sell these books for $5.00 each that INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING in the USA, outside order I must charge $2 for mailing Christmas is coming - but these books are good to use year around. However, if you want to make some treats as gifts for your doggy friends and give a book to their owners.. it will truly be a gift that will be used year around. Grooming shops, vet clinics, shelters, rescues, breeders, dog show trophies, volunteer appreciation gift, dog walker, trainers, etc the list is endless for the dog lovers on your list... Drop me a comment and I will get back to you... if you would like a book Enjoy your day :) |
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| Pumpkin Butter Impossible Pumpkin Pie I had some leftover Pumpkin Butter since I ran out of canning jar lids so I thought I would make a pie with the remaining product Hello! Bisquick Impossible No Crust Pumpkin Pie Recipe and this is the end result. This Pie is Outrageously Great! I am not a fan of crust and I can't make it either so this is my favorite kind of pie Oh my this is good, this is so good..so If you make some Pumpkin Butter hold some back and make yourself a wonderful pie. |
